Tom Clancy Defense Protocol

De: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

Narrado por: Scott Brick

The stakes are sky-high when a power-mad Chinese president threatens Taiwan in the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan series.

For decades, Taiwan has been a thorn in the side of the Chinese government. An independent nation to the rest of the world, it is considered a rogue province by the PRC. Previous governments have tried to conquer the island using economic force and diplomatic pressure, but new Chinese President Li Jian Jun is done fooling around. He’s devised a secret military operation to take the island. Only one man knows how to stop Li’s mad and bloody plan for reunification and that’s Minister of Defense Qin Haiyu. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Qin covertly makes contact with the CIA in Beijing and signals his desire to defect to the West.

To get Qin out, John Clark creates an international task force reminiscent of Rainbow Six and goes undercover in mainland China. Meanwhile, Lt. Commander Katie Ryan is deployed to the tip of the spear on the destroyer USS Jason Dunham to defend Taiwan. Threatened by an encircling Chinese armada, she’s under pressure to find a flaw in the invaders’ plan for her father to exploit.

For his part, President Jack Ryan may have the power of the entire US military at his disposal, but what he really needs are Li’s secret plans from Defense Minister Qin so he can stave off a war. Because America’s Defense Protocol could lead to a game of mutual destruction that could cost the lives of thousands of young soldiers, sailors, special operators as well as his daughter.

Excellent Book

I was always worried when Mr. Clancy no longer penned these books, but this one is outstanding!

Tom Clancy’s legacy is in good hands

This was a beautifully plotted and performed work so consistent and honoring of Tom Clancy’s early work. I can’t wait for more.

the story

Another banger by 2 of my favorite authors. can't express how happy I am they took over for Don B (another favorite). They're killing it! great read & narration as usual!

A&W Never Disappoint

My interest tends to lean to military and espionage plots based in western and eastern Europe with Russia somewhere in the mix. I wasn't sure how I would like the Asian plot, but it held my interest. The premise felt possible and the elaboration on military hardware and systems was classic Clancy. I also liked that the story had two strong women. So often in this genre women are portrayed as bumbling, inept, or weak. Glad there were two intelligent, capable women in the story. Hope A&W will write more Clancy sequels.

Brick is an excellent narrator and storyteller. However, in this book he occasionally had Clark speaking with an Aussie accent. Small distraction but felt it should be noted.

Lackluster Ending

Have enjoyed the entire series. The end of the story seemed rushed and lacked the gritty detail in so many others in the series.